pv-5 ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCLAMATIONS and CERTIFICATES

A Proclamation from the Governor of California Gray Davis
A Certificate of Commendation from United States Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif)
A Certificate of Recognition from California State Assemblywoman Elaine Alquist.
A Letter of Recognition from Lieutenant General Bryan D. Brown, U.S. Army
Commanding Officer, U.S. Army Special Operations Command
A Letter of Congratulations from Brigadier General Antonio M. Taguba
U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center, Honored Guest Speaker

PHOTOS TAKEN AT CEREMONIES

PROCLAMATION READS:

PROCLAMATION
by the
Governor of the State of California

WHEREAS, the people of California owe a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who served in the armed forces to protect our precious liberties; and

WHEREAS, during World War II, countless individuals of Filipino Ancestry answered our nation's highest call of duty; and

WHEREAS, Filipino American soldiers fought courageously in the face of adversity and played an integral part in the liberation of the Philippine Islands from Japanese occupying forces; and

WHEREAS, on May 19, 2001, the California National Guard is honoring Filipino American World War II veterans during its Armed Forces Day celebration;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GRAY DAVIS, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim May 19, 2001 as "Filipino American World War II Veterans Honor and Recognition Day."

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 16th day of May 2001.

CERTIFICATE READS:

"In recognition of war-time service of the Filipno American soldiers who served honorably in the United States Military during World War II. I commend the survivors of the Battle of Bataan and Corregidor and all Filipino veterans who fought for freedom.
It is fitting that we should recognize the Filipino solider's steadfast service today. We must never take heroic sacrifice for granted; Rather, we take pause today to commemorate the Filipino solider through story and proclamation. May the valiant deeds spoken of today inspire each of us towards everyday acts of courage"

Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator

CERTIFICATE READS:

PRESENTED TO:
FILIPINO-AMERICAN WWII VETERANS

Whereas, Filipino-Americans dutifully accepted the call to protect the nation from foreign invasion, and;
Whereas, Filipino-Americans came from canneries, factories, fields, fisheries, and other areas of life to form the 1st and 2nd Filipino Battalion in San Luis Obispo, California on April 1, 1942, and;
Whereas, Filipino-Americans courageously fought to liberate the Philippine Islands from Japanese occupation, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that Assembly member Elaine Alquist takes great pride in commending the Filipino-American WWII Veterans for their heroic services to the community, state, and nation.

Elaine Alquist
MEMBER OF THE ASSEMBLY
CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE
22nd District

United States Army Special Operations Command
Fort Bragg, North Carolina� 28307-5200
18 May 2001

Honor and Recognition Day of Filipino-American WWII Veterans
Armed Forces Day, May 19,2001
Moffett Federal Air Field, Mountain View, CA

The "Fighting Filipinos"

I am indeed honored and delighted to recognize the selfless dedication and service of the "Old Warriors" on this special occasion in Honor of Filipino- American WWII Veterans. Let us commemorate and celebrate together on this Armed Forces Day, your war time accomplishments that are so long overdue.

To the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society; Veterans of the 1st and 2nd Filipino INF Regiments; the 1st Reconnaissance BN Special, US Army, 1942 - 1946; all US Army Forces in the Far East, Veterans, US Navy and Coast Guard Veterans and all other US Armed Forces Veterans. Thanks for your gallantry, your selfless service and indelible sacrifices. In both times of war and peace your contributions have made us the great nation we enjoy today.

On behalf of all the men and women serving in The United States Special Operations Command, thank you for your contributions both in uniform and out. "BAHALA NA!"

Sincerely,

Bryan D. Brown
Lieutenant General, U.S. Army
Commanding Officer

U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center
4700 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22302-4401

June 4, 2001

Dear Sergeant Valdez:

Congratulations on organizing a very successful recognition ceremony for the Filipino-American World War II veterans on 10 May 2001. Your hard work and perseverance were truly appreciated by the many who attended the event.

The surviving veterans who attended with their families displayed their pride and humility on that day. You succeeded in bringing together what has been due to them for a long while - honor, recognition and awareness of their wartime contributions. Well done!

Thank you for inviting me to the ceremony. I wish you continued success in this annual event.

Sincerely,

Antonio M. Taguba
Brigadier General, U.S. Army
Commanding Officer

Sergeant Pelagio A. Valdez
U.S. Army, Retired
246 Warwick Street
Daly City, California 94015-2830

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